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Greater Chicago Food Depository

Our mission is to end hunger.

Human Services Chicago, IL EIN: 362971864 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is the nonprofit food bank serving Cook County. Our mission is to provide food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

Our mission is to end hunger.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Greater Chicago Food Depository with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Greater Chicago Food Depository is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 362971864. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $242M in annual revenue. 129 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Greater Chicago Food Depository's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362971864. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Greater Chicago Food Depository has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Greater Chicago Food Depository is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Greater Chicago Food Depository has $242M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Greater Chicago Food Depository is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $242M in annual revenue. The organization has 129 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Greater Chicago Food Depository. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Greater Chicago Food Depository holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Greater Chicago Food Depository is the nonprofit food bank serving Cook County. Our mission is to provide food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. Greater Chicago Food Depository is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $242M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Greater Chicago Food Depository are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362971864, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
351

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KA
Katherine R M••••
Executive Director & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$241.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$275.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$197.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$180.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$281.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 129 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 129 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1978
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Greater Chicago Food Depository

What is Greater Chicago Food Depository?
Greater Chicago Food Depository is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is the nonprofit food bank serving Cook County. Our mission is to provide food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.
When was Greater Chicago Food Depository founded?
Greater Chicago Food Depository was founded in 1978.
Who leads Greater Chicago Food Depository?
Katherine R Maehr serves as Executive Director & CEO.
Where is Greater Chicago Food Depository located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Greater Chicago Food Depository's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Greater Chicago Food Depository trustworthy?
Greater Chicago Food Depository has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Greater Chicago Food Depository's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362971864.
What is Greater Chicago Food Depository's website?
http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org